Results 1,321-1,340 of 6,055 for speaker:Frank Feighan

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Finance the way the proposed 80% windfall tax will operate with farmers and any sale of part of their farms for whatever purpose including compulsory purchase order in an effort to fund their farm enterprise; and if such moneys, if reinvested in their farms or used for clearance of farming debts, will attract this tax. [37927/09]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (3 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a company (details supplied) was refused capital funding to provide a new childcare building at the Health Service Executive site in Ballinmore, County Leitrim; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this is the third successive rejection for the company and the children are catered for in a building that was...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (3 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 467: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will consider implementing two urgent recommendations of a recent report's new performance indicators along with up to date data should be developed and published by Health Service Executive to enable accurate monitoring of mental health budget and to ensure the most effective use of scarce resources to improve value for money;...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 633: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim. [39259/09]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (3 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 814: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will confirm his financial support in the future under the community development programmes for a centre (details supplied) in County Leitrim. [39059/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 1003: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the provision of broadband for Carrigallen, County Leitrim; when it will be available; the stage it is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39407/09]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (5 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Transport the contacts that he has had with the Department of Finance regarding the Metro North project; when he expects a decision on commitment to the Metro North project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39637/09]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (10 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the plight of families who are prevented from cutting turf on their own bogs after centuries and who are now deprived access to this natural resource at a time of financial stress and increasing costs of alternative fuels. Furthermore that an inquiry be held into suggestions that...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme (10 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: I ask the Minister for Health and Children to clarify matters causing confusion around the operation of the fair deal scheme as it operates with nursing homes and to allay fears that a transition will leave patients and their families without financial cover at that time. Will the Minister clarify the uniformity of operation of the scheme through the HSE? Patients have been told that they...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (10 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 143: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will respond to correspondence sent to her office on 28 September 2009 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon. [40538/09]

Written Answers — Assisted Human Reproduction: Assisted Human Reproduction (10 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision and availability of IVF; if the costs involved have been examined to make same less costly and more accessible; and her plans regarding same. [40176/09]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (10 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 453: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the protocols he has put in place for schools in relation to swine flu when a brisk closure option exists in the event of an outbreak to avoid the rapid spread through communities; if he is satisfied with the pace at which this will be implemented. [40180/09]

Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (10 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will respond to correspondence dated 14 September 2009 in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Roscommon. [40539/09]

Accountability of Government Agencies and Companies: Motion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: Perhaps the Deputy will give Deputy Dooley some advice.

Accountability of Government Agencies and Companies: Motion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: I wish to share time with Deputies Andrew Doyle, Michael Ring, James Reilly, Pat Breen, John Perry, Shane McEntee and Fergus O'Dowd.

Accountability of Government Agencies and Companies: Motion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: I support this motion. CIE and the NRA are not accountable or transparent. CIE and Irish Rail have done a lot of work on the Sligo line, which now has eight services per day, and over the years a lot of money has been poured into the line which has made a big difference to public transport. However, there has not been a joined-up approach in the provision of public buses, rail services and...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: From the Seanad (12 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: The Deputy is getting good.

Hospital Services. (12 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: It only happened once.

Health Services. (12 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: This is a very serious issue. The transfer of services from HSE offices throughout the country, including Roscommon and Leitrim will have an impact on local HSE services and staff. The drugs payment, hardship medication, long-term illness and dental treatment schemes and the blind welfare and mobility allowances will be processed in the primary care reimbursement services offices in Dublin....

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (12 Nov 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 7: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she is satisfied with the resources available to the National Employment Rights Authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40922/09]